MLK DREAM DAY: To commemorate the MLK Holiday, students participated in an art, music and literary festival! This was a great opportunity to showcase our amazing students as we recognized the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT: Creswell Elementary has been working hard to increase student outcomes. Their efforts increased their school performance score 10.2 points in just one year. Congratulations Creswell! #wearecaddo #theyarecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere
Did you know Caddo is home to 7 schools recognized as Opportunity Honorees by the Louisiana Department of Education? Opportunity Honorees (previously known as Equity Honorees) are schools that perform at the highest level statewide for students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged students, or English-language learners. Congratulations to these campuses for their hard work. #wearecaddo #theyarecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT: Forest Hill Elementary increased its school performance score by 15.8 points this year thanks to the incredible team of dedicated teachers and staff working hand-in-hand with students and families to increase student achievement. #wearecaddo #theyarecaddo
MLK DREAM DAY: Schools will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. To commemorate the holiday, Caddo Parish students will be participating in an art, music and literary festival at 3 p.m. at Riverview Hall. We hope that you’ll make plans to join us as we celebrate our talented students! #wearecaddo
CADDO CONGRATULATES: The United States Senate Youth Program announced that James Stratton of C.E. Byrd High will represent Louisiana during the 61st annual USSYP Washington Week in March! James was selected from among the state’s top student leaders to be part of the 104 national student delegation. During the program week, the student delegates will attend meetings and briefings with senators, the president, a justice of the Supreme Court, and leaders of cabinet agencies, among others. Each delegate will also receive a $10,000 scholarship. Congratulations James! #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere
Caddo Parish Public Schools is home to some amazing teachers! We were able to surprise our 2023 Teachers of the Year during Wednesday's BIG announcements! Congratulations again to Janet McCrevan of South Highlands Elementary Magnet, Sarah Kate McMillan of Caddo Middle Magnet and Jana Panos of C.E. Byrd High. #wearecaddo #theyarecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll244l5n9rI
Today, we announced the 2023 Caddo Parish Teachers of the Year! Congratulations to Janet McCrevan of South Highlands Elementary Magnet, Sarah Kate McMillan of Caddo Middle Magnet and Jana Panos of C.E. Byrd High who will advance to the state levels of competition! #wearecaddo #theyarecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere
Welcome to our new and returning board members! Today, they took the oath of office as they prepare to execute their vision for the future of our students. The board approved, Dr. Terence Vinson to serve as Board President. Thank you to them for their willingness to serve Caddo Parish. #wearecaddo #theyarecaddo
MUSIC MONDAY: Congratulations to Kevin Killen, a student at Youree Drive Middle School, who recently competed in the LMEA District VIII Middle School Honor Band tryouts and made it! Kevin is a member of the Youree Drive Middle School Band, under the direction of Catherine Conrad. #heiscaddo #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere
We are excited to welcome students back to the classroom on Monday! We are looking forward to a great first day back at school! #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere
Today is the last day to complete magnet applications for the 2023-2024 school year! Visit magnetapplication.com to complete applications. Remember to apply for the grade your student will be in next school year. #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere
Best wishes for the New Year from Caddo Parish Public Schools! #wearecaddo
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Caddo Schools! We look forward to welcoming students and educators back to the classroom in 2023! #wearecaddo
On Tuesday, the Caddo Parish School Board celebrated several notable accomplishments in the district including our 2022-2023 Principals of the Year, 2022-2023 Students of the Year and the winners of the Louisiana Exhibit Museum’s Christmas Art Competition. Congratulations to all of our students and principals! #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere
Thank you to our outgoing Board Members for your service to the students, employees and the citizens of Caddo Parish. We appreciate you for your commitment to our community! #wearecaddo #theyarecaddo
On Monday, community members came together to raise over $11,000 to benefit students affected by last week's tornado. Board Member Dottie Bell led the fundraising effort which saw dozens of donors showing their support to provide Christmas gifts for students in need. #wearecaddo
Caddo Parish Public Schools is excited to celebrate Destiny Jackson of Werner Park Elementary, Kimberly Hache of Keithville Elementary/Middle and Victoria Herbert of Huntington High as the 2023 Caddo Parish New Teachers of the Year! #wearecaddo https://youtu.be/ca2qOgggWjU
URGENT: Due to severe weather, elementary schools will be dismissing at 12 p.m. today, middle schools will dismiss at 12:30 p.m., and high schools at 1 p.m. Buses will run; however, parents are encouraged to pick up their children at school if possible.
District leadership is actively monitoring Tuesday’s weather forecast as we work with the National Weather Service. If there are any modifications needed to schedules for tomorrow, we will update you as soon as a decision is made. Please know such a modification could result in an early dismissal (11:30 a.m. for elementary, 12 p.m. for middle school and 12:30 p.m. for high school) and cancellation of after-school activities if deemed necessary for the safety of students, staff, and families. Additional updates from the National Weather Service are scheduled for Tuesday morning and a decision will be made by mid-morning.
